Man charged for stealing four Mountain Dews from Don Edwards Park

NEWARK - The following people appeared before Licking County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Mattie Klein for bond hearings. The cases may be reviewed by a grand jury for possible indictment and additional charges.

Michael A. Cooper, 33, last known address 11942 Kendra Lane, Dresden, was charged with breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony.

On Aug. 19, Cooper was suspected of breaking into Don Edwards Park, removing an air conditioning unit to enter the concession stand area, and taking four Mountain Dew drinks, according to the statement of facts.

Klein release Cooper on his own recognizance.

William E. Dunlap, 31, last known address 176 Elmwood Ave., Newark, was charged with violating a protection order, a fifth-degree felony.

On Aug. 26, Dunlap was suspected of getting too close to someone who has a civil protection order against him, according to the statement of facts.

Klein set bond at $10,000.

James K. Atkinson, 28, last known address 23 N. 27th St., Newark, was charged with improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle, a fourth-degree felony.

On Aug. 24, Atkinson was suspected of having a loaded firearm in his vehicle, according to the statement of facts.